Project Coordinator Disaster Risk Reduction Afghanistan (m/f)

Job Title: Project Coordinator Disaster Risk Reduction Afghanistan (m/f)

Organisation: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. / Johanniter International Assistance

Organisation description:
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany.

Johanniter International Assistance is the department for development co-operation and Emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects world wide. (www.thejohanniter.de)

Job Location:
Afghanistan (Province Balkh, Mazar-e-Sharif)

Closing Date:
25.11.2011

Project Description: Afghanistan is considered as a country prone to a number of natural disasters – earthquakes, flooding, droughts, landslides, extreme winter and avalanches. According to the Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Programme (GSHAP), the northern parts of Afghanistan have the highest hazards in the country. In 2010/2011 the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (Johanniter International Assistance) has implemented a Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction project which covers vulnerable communities in districts Shortepa and Khulm, province Balkh. In addition to that a follow up Disaster Risk Reduction project will be implemented which seeks to reduce the impact of disasters through enhancing the knowledge and skills of pupils/teachers of 40 schools, province Balkh.

Project Duration:

October 15th, 2011 – April 15th, 2013 (18 months)

Johanniter Country Office (Kabul) and Field Office (Mazar-e-Sharif) are responsible for the overall coordination of the project.

Job Description:
The Project Coordinator Disaster Risk Reduction will ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the DRR project in schools (Province Balkh).

• reporting to: Country Director (Kabul), Headquarters (Berlin)

• working with: International and local staff, international and local authorities, UN and other organizations, partners, as well as community members of Province Balkh

Job Responsibilities: * Responsible for the overall management of the project (including planning, coordination and monitoring/evaluation of all project activities) in close co-operation with country director * Supervision of the project operations in order to ensure the project is implemented in line with planned activities and expected outcomes * Represent Johanniter International Assistance when liaising with government authorities, donors, local authorities, UN and other organisations in the project area * Maintain regular communication with the country office (Kabul); with Headquarters (Berlin) in case of any assistance/support needed * Recruit and manage local staff in close collaboration with country director * Compile regular reports, updates and articles * Regularly visits of the project sites if security allows * Maintain compliance with standard Johanniter procedures and guidelines (e.g. procurement, financial and corruption prevention guidelines etc.) * Capacity building and training of staff (incl. training needs assessments on disaster risk reduction and first aid) * Financial management (e.g. regarding donor guidelines, requirements and legal matters) * Manage security measures (guidelines are to be followed and adapted as required) * Support media, press and visibility work in conjunction with Johanniter press unit and staff * If Johanniter requires, engage additional tasks assigned by the Country Director/Headquarters

Person Specification Profession/Qualification: * A relevant University Degree in humanitarian and/or development studies or equivalent superior education * Educational background in DRR/DRM would be strong asset

Experience: * Proven experience of working in the field of disaster risk reduction and health * 3-5 years working experience implementing humanitarian aid projects for international NGOs * Proven experience in project coordination and management * Experience in working with international & local partners, donors, local authorities and communities * Experience in project accounting and managing of donor funds * Understanding of logistic systems * Ability to write and edit reports * Experience in security management in high risk areas

Skills: * Strong management, project planning and organizational skills * Personnel management (Leadership, team-building, training, supervision) * Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills * Situation analysis and stress management * Effective communication skills with the team, line-management and stakeholders * Lead the team and positive attitude to accept the different opinions of the team and having skills working with a team * Flexibility and ability to work within different cultural and political environments * Fluency in English is required, knowledge of German is a strong asset, local language(s) a plus * Relevant IT skills

Terms and Conditions:

Duration: see project duration Start of contract: As soon as possible

Remuneration:
Salary according to Johanniter standards AVR-J 9 (currently 2.869,43 €) depending on qualification and experience plus per diem of 25€ per day in the field

How to apply:

Contact: Applications (incl. cover letter, CV, copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers) for this position should be sent to: staff@juh.de , not later than 5th October, 2011.

Please insert the following reference in the subject field of the email: “Project Coordinator Disaster Risk Reduction Afghanistan”. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.